Toronto police remind public not to call 911 about cannabis with funny ad series

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Apparently people need a reminder that it's legal now

Even though weed is now legal in Canada, the Toronto Police are still getting tons of calls about cannabis. As a result, they just released a series of posters to remind the public to think again about calling 911 over simple marijuana related issues.

The campaign is called “Do Not Call 9-1-1,” and it is a plea to prevent calls that waste time since yesterday’s legalization.

“Going forward it is important for everyone to take the time to educate themselves on legalization,” Police Chief Mark Saunders said in a statement.

Using comedic PSA graphics, the Toronto Police are urging people to only call about cannabis related issues if they require emergency services, which does not include seeing an adult smoke a joint in public, a neighbour’s pot plants, or smelling weed coming from your neighbour’s apartment.

Take a look at the posters below.

Asking what to do with your frozen meat during a power outage is not a 911 call. Smelling weed coming from your neighbour's home isn't either. Cannabis is no longer illegal on October 17, 2018. Consumption is allowed for anyone 19yrs or older. Do not call police for this ^sm pic.twitter.com/6aYhbStarS

Asking police to call your friend because you are out of minutes is not a 911 call. Calling about your neighbour's pot plants isn't either. Cannabis is no longer illegal on October 17, 2018. Up to four cannabis plants will be allowed per household. Do not call police for this ^sm pic.twitter.com/1rUvR9yvcT

Asking for directions because you're lost is not a 911 call. Reporting an adult smoking a joint isn't either. Cannabis is no longer illegal on October 17, 2018. Consumption is allowed anywhere cigarette smoking is allowed except in a motor vehicle. Do not call police for this ^sm pic.twitter.com/7SoescfLM5